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LUNA is graciously sponsoring this Gluten-Free LUNA Protein Bars Giveaway through my website/Facebook page! You can enter to win 3 boxes (36 bars) of your favorite flavors shipped directly to your door! ENTER NOW. Also, you can enter to win a stocked vending machine in your office loaded with LUNA Protein bars (for 6...

It seems like the world is becoming a scarier place day by day. It seems like every time I turn on the TV, there is heartbreak and devastation. This week is no different. My heart is heavy for the people of Oklahoma. I don’t really think that there is much that I...

It turns out that the 21st century is just as much a party to hunger issues than its predecessor. That much is the gist of the documentary "A Place at the Table," which screens May 29 & 30 and June 1 at the Crest Theatre. The Sacramento Hunger Coal...

If you have been to my house for dinner in the last few months, there is a good chance that I have made you this steak for dinner. I think that this was my 5th time making this. I love this recipe. It is easy, and incredibly delicious. I like to use flank...

Sometimes you just need to eat a pizza. Like, damn. The crust for this pizza was made with Bella Gluten-Free Pizza Dough, Rolls and Focaccia Mix,  which contains rice flour, potato starch, sorghum flour, tapioca flour and xanthan gum, so it’s not Paleo, but is a much healthier wheat crust alternative. It gives the...

This was one of those weeks when we had something to do every day and every night. I am sitting on my couch, watching Saturday morning cooking shows on the Food Network, and couldn’t be happier. It is almost 11am, we didn’t get up until almost 9, we had all of the kids...

Lake County Winegrape Commission presents a a fun afternoon of tasting Lake County wines paired with great food from Chic Le Chef. Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm at the California Automobile Museum: 2200 Front St., Sacramento, CA 95818 Participating Wineries: Aliénor Wines,  Bell Hill Vineyards,  Brassfield Estate Winery,  Bullion Creek Vineyards,  Cache Creek...

I have been spending a lot of time lately leafing through Seasons by Donna Hay. It is my favorite cookbook right now, the recipes are simple and the photos beyond gorgeous. I found a recipe for ricotta with toasted brioche with vanilla honey and thought that it would be perfect for...

Cheese boards are the easiest thing ever to serve for any type of entertaining. A good cheese course works well before or after any meal, anytime really. While picking out cheeses, pick out three to five cheeses that will go well with each other. What...

Long time supporter of cakegrrl.com and cavegrrl.com, Piatti Ristorante, kicks off their Summer Music Series this Saturday evening, May 18th, when they'll feature live music on the outdoor courtyard, 6:30pm-9:30pm. This Saturday, May 18th, Natalie Klempau & the Knockouts will perform. Enjoy your dinner alfresco, accompanied by local artists.The summer schedule continues each Saturday evening...